The management of soft tissue ankle injuries.
The anatomy of the ankle, and the types of sporting injuries that occur in this joint, are described. Traditional treatment of soft tissue injuries involves immobilisation, and the value of this is questioned. An alternative treatment strategy is described, and involves immobilisation and compression for twenty-four hours, followed by rapid mobilisation using a balance board. This alternative strategy can bring about full functional mobility in 94% of patients within 14 days.
D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries